Multiple Arrests in Southern California Medicare Fraud

Michael Martinez and six others were officially indicted today with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and for making false statements to the government in connection with the $25 million Medicare fraud scheme being operated out of Southern California.

In a statement released by prosecutors, "Martinez allegedly recruited relatives and individuals linked to the Santa Ana-based Brook Street Gang to act as straw owners for four fraudulent DME companies," who fraudulently order power wheelchairs, hospital beds and other equipment.

Officials see today's arrests and indictments as a major achievement in the ongoing battle against Medicare fraud in California.

Written by Gabriel Dorman
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